Justia Lawyer Rating and Reviews for Elissa Brine

Natalie Roberts December 21, 2018

Rating: 10

I consider Elissa as one of the most dedicated criminal defense attorneys. Her zealous advocacy makes her a credit to the legal community. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa and I are co-workers. We currently work in the same law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We do not have the same client case, but our firm shares responsibility for all of our clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We began working together when I joined Envision in January 2018.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is extraordinarily effective when advocating for her clients. She does an incredible job in evaluating her cases and provides her clients with a positive experience.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa consistently updates herself on case law and Washington State statutes. She zealously advocates for her clients using her vast array of knowledge in all areas of criminal law gained throughout her experience.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa effectively applies her research, knowledge and case law to all of her cases to achieve her record of excellent client results.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa is very well spoken, personable and often achieves client satisfaction with her attentive communication.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa respects the ethical guidelines and have always remained professional with her clients and adversaries.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Anthony Scott Marlow December 21, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa consistently impresses her clients and many in the legal community with her professionalism, resolve and zealous advocacy. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa and I are co-workers. We currently work in the same law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We do not have the same client, but our firm shares responsibility for all of our clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We began working together when I joined Envision in August 2018.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is highly effective. Elissa has the ability to effectively analyze and resolve issues in an efficient manner, while zealously representing her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa stays up to date on the most recent case law and statutory developments to further benefit her clients and have earned the respect of her colleagues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa is creative and resourceful, while remaining attentive to each client’s individual needs, which is shown by her excellent results.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa often makes herself available to communicate effectively with her clients. She has always maintained excellent client contact.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa takes pride in remaining professional and ethical throughout her experience as an excellent attorney.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kevin Rundle December 20, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is one of the most competent, passionate, and dedicated defense attorneys in the community. What sets her apart from most attorneys is her ability to carefully listen and empathize with her clients. She is very resourceful and highly dependable. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa and I are current co-workers. We work together in the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We do not share the same client case, but we share the responsibility of all of our clients in our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017 - Present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is a true advocate that is committed and dedicated to securing the best possible result for the people she represents. Her concern for clients is evident and paramount in the way she handles her cases.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa has outstanding knowledge of case law and applicable statutes in order to effectively advocate for her clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa’s legal analysis is unmatched. She understands how to properly apply her legal experience and legal knowledge to even the most complex cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa is honest and direct, which has earned her the respect of the legal community and from her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is admired by many client and colleagues in regard to her reputation of understanding ethics. She has always been very professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kelly LeBlanc December 20, 2018

Rating: 10

I recommend Elissa. She has a great working knowledge of criminal defense law. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work at the same law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Even though we do not work on the same client we are members of the same law firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017-Present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is extremely articulate and well-versed in criminal law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa has a great working knowledge of criminal defense law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa is excellent at criminal law legal analysis for her clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa is an excellent communicator on behalf of her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is ethical and professional in her dealings with both the court and her clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kimberly April December 19, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is a tenacious litigator for her clients. She obtains good results for her clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are current co-workers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have not worked on the same case, but we work in the same firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018 - Present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She is very experienced in criminal defense and effectively argues on behalf of her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa has excellent legal knowledge about current legal issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa's legal analysis is on point and her positive results speak for themselves.

Communication Skills: Excellent

One of Elissa's best qualities is her knack for communication. She explains things very clearly to her clients and is persuasive in the courtroom.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa has an excellent reputation for being ethical and professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Blake Harris December 19, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has the experience, knowledge and passion this job requires. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa and I are co-workers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Elissa and I have mutual clients and we work side by side on cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 2017 - Present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is always well prepared. She knows the facts of her cases and is very effective in court.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa is always prepared with the applicable statutes and case law to win her cases.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa's interpretation of the law is on point in my experience.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have not met a better communicator than Elissa. She does a great job informing her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

In my experience, Elissa has been professional and ethical at all times.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jonathan Moffitt December 18, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is an exceptional attorney. Her experience and extensive knowledge in the area of criminal law knows no bounds. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are current co-workers/colleagues.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have not worked on the same client case, but we work in the same firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We began working together when Elissa started with Benjamin and Healy in December 2017.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is impressive and extremely effective when advocating for her clients. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensure the success of her cases.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa is very intelligent and has consistently shown a vast array of knowledge in the area of criminal defense throughout her work.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa is insightful and knows the law extremely well. She updates herself with case law and can navigate through even the most complex cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa is known to provide her clients with direct communication and is always easily accessible.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is has always been professional. She understands and has always followed all ethical guidelines.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

David C. Braswell December 18, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is experienced and effective. She handles difficult criminal law cases and provides her clients with effective advocacy and compassionate counsel. She is highly respected in the legal community. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I work in the same firm as Elissa.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I do family law, and Elissa is a criminal defense attorney. At times we have clients with both family law (child custody) and criminal law issues, which requires collaboration and careful planning.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From May of 2018 through the present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is a very effective attorney. She handles very difficult cases and provides clear and compassionate counsel.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa has 13 years of experience and she is frequently in court. She is very familiar with the law and the rules of evidence.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa explains options and likely outcomes in a direct, honest, and easy to understand manner. She is direct but compassionate. Her courtroom experience lets her analyze likely outcomes quickly.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have heard Elissa counsel clients many times. Criminal law can be a difficult and emotional area of practice. I have found her to be honest, effective, and compassionate.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She does not lie to her clients just to avoid hard truths. Elissa will explain all the options to her clients and help them choose the best path forward.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Ms. Susan S. Kennedy December 18, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa Brine provides unparalleled representation. She listens to her clients and advocates tirelessly for them. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are current co-workers/colleagues.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have not worked on the same case, but we work in the same firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We began working together when I stated with Envision in April 2018.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa Brine is an excellent trial lawyer and advocate. She fights for her clients and gets great results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa exhibits excellent legal knowledge in the area of criminal defense.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

With many years of experience, Elissa understands the complex nature of criminal defense and the ever evolving case law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa communicates well with her clients by listening and explaining the situation. She also effectively communicates the legal position to the state and judge.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is professional in the court room and demonstrates impeccable ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jason Benjamin December 18, 2018

Rating: 10

Again, Elissa is an exceptionally skilled and well-regarded defense attorney in the Puget Sound legal community. She is an empathetic person who is passionate about solving problems; she is genuinely motivated by a desire to help others in their battles, and she succeeds. I've observed her willingness to work continuously, never exhausting, until the issues are resolved. In court, she is prepared, articulate, and demonstrates excellence. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are extremely particular in choosing and vetting the attorneys we hire. They must be exceptional in many different ways and Elissa certainly is.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

At our firm, we work together to solve the hardest problems.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last couple of years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

A big part of successful representation is the ability to guide the client through the most difficult of circumstances and yet be able to persuade the hostile party (prosecutor/judge/victim) to go with a course of action that is in the best interest of the client.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa is a mainstay in the legal community and is regarded as one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in Washington.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elissa has a diverse background and analyzes every case from many different facets. Her ability to think outside the box help her obtain amazing results.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa has worked as a teacher and has top notch speaking skills. She can truly related at a personal level to judges and juries, which is extremely effective.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is one of the most professional and ethical attorneys I have known in my 23 years of practice.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
All areas of criminal law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Elissa is an excellent lawyer that I would trust to handle the cases of my own family. She is an extremely diligent, prepared and knowledgeable advocate who cares about her clients. Elissa has a proven track record as a fierce and effective competitor. Her professionalism is an asset not only to her clients but to the defense bar as well. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
You are in great hands if Elissa is your lawyer if you are facing serious criminal charges.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Duncan Ives Lewis December 13, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is devoted to her clients and uses her knowledge and experience to get the best results for them. She also loves what she does. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are co-workers at the firm of Benjamin & Healy

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have worked together on our client's cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I work with this lawyer now and we discuss our cases on an ongoing basis.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. Elissa has a very quick mind and is unusually creative in her approach to criminal defense.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Her knowledge of the law is very current, which is to the great advantage of her clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

She is able to break down complex issues to their core elements.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She is an excellent orator and is obviously very comfortable in court.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I can't imagine a more ethical lawyer. Her ethics are front and center.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Carrie Fulton-Brown December 13, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is well versed in criminal defense law, has over a decade of experience and prides herself on ensuring every client is protected. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa and I work together at the same law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Elissa and I have had mutual clients for criminal defense cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017 - Current

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is uniquely effective when it comes to her advocacy. She is very smart and has her client's best interests at the forefront at all times.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa loves reading case law. She is very knowledgeable and up to date.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Her legal analysis is excellent because she is well versed in the law. She reads many cases and can quickly brief a case.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa is awesome with her clients. She provides her cell phone number so that clients can reach her directly.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa is very professional and same goes for her ethics. She is always prepared.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Timothy Healy December 12, 2018

Rating: 10

Elissa is the whole package. She has the experience, provides zealous advocacy for her clients and has great client communication. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elissa works at my law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I have worked with Elissa on many mutual clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Elissa since 2017.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elissa is extremely effective. She quickly navigates the best possible argument for her client.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elissa prides herself and has a special interest in staying up to date on the latest case law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

One of Elissa's favorite part of being a lawyer is analyzing her clients case and applying to relevant case law. She excels in this area.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elissa has personal contact with her clients. She does not usually have a staff member return calls on her behalf. She talks with clients directly and never turns down a phone call if she is available.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elissa has several years of experience and knows/follows all ethical guidelines. She is very professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes